Al-Anon's Purpose

The Al-Anon Family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

Is Al-Anon/Alateen For Me?

Help is
here for the asking. Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Did you
grow up with a problem drinker? If you identify with some of these
statements, it is important to know that help and hope for friends and
families of alcoholics is just a phone call away. You can take a self-test here.

Al-Anon has
but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by
practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to
families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement
to the alcoholic.

Family members and friends who are concerned about someone's drinking.

Adult children of alcoholics who grew up in a family with alcoholism.

Children (teenagers) who live in a family dealing with alcoholism.

Confidentiality

Browse our Web site in confidence. We know the importance of protecting
the identity of one another, providing a safe place in which to
mutually exchange our experience, strength and hope. Our Traditions, promoting unity and harmony among members, affirms it. Our Concepts
of Service, binding our fellowship through the World Service
Conference, assures it; offering hope and recovery to all people
everywhere affected by a drinking problem.

New Video!Daddy Drinks Too Much -
Al-Anon members share their experiences with growing up
with alcoholism. Provides an insightful view of alcoholism and the
effect it has on children. Both adults and children relate to
this deeply profound view in this eight-minute video. Spanish
version available also. Watch video in English or
Spanish.